By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Apr 23, 2019 7:30 PM

And last but far from least, let us not forget Supreme Council Knights of Columbus for their matching funds program which has surpassed its original goal of 1,000 Life Saving Ultrasound Machines Order wide.

God Bless, Tim & Cindy Donovan

Pro Life Chair Couple Michigan State Council

Knights of Columbus                                                                                                                  

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Apr 19, 2019 7:30 PM

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 TIGERS VS. CHICAGO WHITE SOX SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 — 6:10 PM

The 2019 Knights of Columbus Tiger Day will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 6:10 PM against Central Division rivals the Chicago White Sox. As it has been done over the past years all ticket requests must be sent to the State Director of Special Projects and Athletics, Mark Gaworecki.   m.gaworecki@mikofc.org -313-388-6912.

 DO NOT SEND TICKET REQUESTS TO THE TIGERS BOX OFFICE!!

This year once again we have tickets in the baseline box seat area along the right field line and in the mezzanine area. The Lower Baseline Box Seats are $32.00 each and the Mezzanine Seats are $19.00 each. We currently have 200 box seats and 200 mezzanine seats for sale to our Brother Knights for this Saturday night game. Since there are no fireworks and it is after Labor Day the ticket prices are less than games during June through August. Also, it is the last weekend the Tigers are at home and it is Fan Appreciation weekend. The cost of the ticket you pay is the same as the Knights pay for them from the Tigers.

All ticket requests must include payment in full. Orders, which do not include payment, will not be processed.

Make all checks payable to the MICHIGAN STATE COUNCIL with Tiger Day on the memo line.

What a great way to spend a warm July weekend evening with your Brother Knights and the 2016 Detroit Tigers. So don't delay and get your ticket requests in early. You don’t want to be left out.

ALL TICKET REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN

 MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019.

You may access the order form here!

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 313-388-6912.

 Mark F. Gaworecki

By: Gary Merritt - Sat, Apr 13, 2019 7:30 PM

For all the info including entry form use this link.

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By: Gary Merritt - Tue, Apr 9, 2019 7:30 PM

The actual heart of a French priest, who died in 1859, was in Metro Detroit the weekend of March 30th as part of a national tour. 

St. John Vianney, "who is held up as the ideal for Catholic priests," is said by the Archdiocese of Detroit to have an "incorrupt heart" that "has resisted decay for more than 150 years," according to a news release.

The major relic was displayed Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, 2701 Chicago Blvd. in Detroit. On Saturday, it was at St. John Vianney Parish in Shelby Township. 

“I know many priests and lay faithful are very excited for the opportunity to pray with the incorrupt heart of St. John Vianney,” said Father Stephen Pullis, director of evangelization, catechesis and schools at the archdiocese, who helped arrange for the relic to visit southeast Michigan. “We are in the midst of a time of great trial and purification in the Church. What better model of priestly holiness and dedication to priestly service can we have than the patron saint of all priests?"

More: The actual heart of a beloved priest is going on tour in metro Detroit

More: Path to Sainthood: What does it take?

Vianney's heart is normally kept at a shrine in France, and it was entrusted to the Knights of Columbus for the tour. 

The news release describes relics as physical objects associated with saints that are signs, but not proof, of a person's holiness. "Incorrupt" refers to a human body part that has avoided the normal decomposition process after death, according to the news release. 

More information on the tour is available on the Knights of Columbus website.       

By: Gary Merritt - Thu, Apr 4, 2019 7:30 PM

Just when we finished a wild March Madness with College Basketball here in Michigan, we have a new challenge and a new bracket to work on. . .   The Supreme Council has challenged the states and provinces to a "Membership Tournament Challenge".  This challenge is matching us against Minnesota in the first round.   Winners will be based on the highest percentage of membership intake.   Each of the rounds after the first will earn the state CASH for winning.   The prizes start at $500 and grows by $500 in each of the following rounds. We have the chance to finish this year very well and this challenge from Supreme will add dollars that we can share directly to the Sacred Heart Major Seminary Endowment Scholarship Fund to support our seminarians now and in the future. Michigan only needs 800 new members to reach our goal for the first time in 10 years.  Our challenge is to recruit just 9 men a day for the rest of the year.  With over 430 Councils, we only need each council to recruit 2 men to surpass our goal of sustainability in Michigan. The details of the challenge and our bracket are attached - lets continue Michigan's winning of brackets this year and win some cash for our Seminarians.   With your help - "We Can Make Michigan Great Again"

By: Gary Merritt - Wed, Apr 3, 2019 7:30 PM

To view the recent Michigan Columbian News click on the logo below;

By: Gary Merritt - Wed, Mar 27, 2019 7:30 PM

The 2019 Michigan State Free Throw Competition was held at Sacred Heart Parish Gym in Mount Pleasant on 3/17/2019.  Pictured along with the contest winners and runners up are State Advocate Barry Borsenik and State Youth Activites Director Mike Haughey.

Listed here are the winners and runners-up in each of the 12 divisions with their scores our of 25 free throw attempts:

Group              Name                                      City                  Shots made

9 year old Boys – Gunner Jones                      Gaylord            (25)

9 year old Girls – Zoie Stubleski                      Erie                   (18)

10 year old Boys – Tyson Ratuszny                 Hudsonville     (24)

10 year old Girls – Gracelyn Jo Rockey           Portland          (19)

11 year old Boys – Connor LaMarre Ayala     Bay City           (22)

11 year old Girls – Tess Tillman                      Royal Oak        (22)

12 year old Boys – Trenton Taratuta              Hillman            (24)

12 year old Girls – Braxcynn Baker                 Lowell              (19)

13 year old Boys – Corey Cox                         Luzerne             (24)

13 year old Girls – Katelyn Baney                   Paw Paw           (21)

14 year old Boys – Matthew Bardenhagen    Lake Leelanau (22)

14 year old Girls – Makayla Kemyszek           Posen                (20)

The winners will be submitted to our Supreme Council for consideration in our International Level scoring.

Many thanks go out to the host council, Mt. Pleasant #1297.  Among the many people that volunteered their time to help conduct were State Fund Raising Director Kevin Rowley, Detroit Program Director Mike Fontana, Saginaw Program Director Ray Gehlman, Gaylord Program Directors Philip Parker and Joel Kendzorski, DD's William and James Erickson, GK Paul Desjardins and many others.  Marquette Program Director Mike Prokopowicz conducted the Upper Peninsula free throw so the scores would be considered for the state awards  The National Anthem was sang by Mount Pleasant's own Marge Schaefer, and State Advocate Barry Borsinik was on hand to help kick off the event.  A great day!

By: Gary Merritt - Fri, Mar 22, 2019 7:30 PM

Wednesday March 20, 2019 marked the dedication of the 55th Ultrasound Machine in Michigan.

Fr. Mike Alber from St. Patrick Church in Portland provided the opening prayer and blessing of the Ultrasound machine which took place at Positive Solutions & Informed Choices in Ionia.

In attendance, District Deputy Bill Vallier, Portland Council #2168 GK Bill Christian, PSIC Executive Director Katie Kramer, PSIC Board President Paul Lewis along with PSIC staff and Brother Knights from Portland Council #2168. Others in attendance and pictured are Grand Rapids Diocesan Program Director Garret Kelenske,  State Pro Life Chair Couple Tim & Cindy Donovan and State P.R. Director Gary Merritt.

Sponsoring Council: Portland Council #2168 along with the help of neighboring Councils #14404 in Lake Odessa, #11113 in Saranac, & #8071 in Pewamo.

Board President Paul Lewis communicated the importance of this Ultrasound Machine while thanking the Knights of Columbus for their generosity and commitment to protecting the unborn. Executive Director Katie Kramer also communicated her thanks to the K of C recognizing the great work that's being done at these Pregnancy Centers opening the hearts and minds of those facing difficult decisions. Reverend Marilyn Danielson concluded the ceremony by providing us with an inspirational closing prayer.

Many thanks to all who participated and donated that may not be mentioned, please know that without all of you none of this would be possible.

The Ultrasound Initiative has provided an opportunity for the Michigan Councils to install 55 units in clinics around the state. This is a great gift and tool for the facilities helping them promote their life saving position, but it is the just beginning of the Knights commitment to this tool. Continuing support is needed such as repair and warranty cost of the unit and other necessities the clinic uses to support the new mothers. To find a clinic near your council, click here to see a list of the clinics that have received a unit thru the Knights program and consider supporting one.

And last but far from least, let us not forget Supreme Council Knights of Columbus for their matching funds program which has surpassed its original goal of 1,000 Life Saving Ultrasound Machines Order wide.

God bless, Tim & Cindy Donovan Michigan State Pro Life Chair Couple Knights of Columbus